Galatia is a village located in Saline County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 2.0 square miles (5.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 397 ft. With a population of approximately 1,013 residents, Galatia offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 42.94% males and 57.06% females, and it has a population density of 516.84 people per square mile (199.55/km²). Galatia lies at a latitude of 37.84 and a longitude of -88.61, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (16.5%), followed by English (12.1%), German (18.6%), and Scotch-Irish (3%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 62935.